Before You Leave Home
Book online at peak times
If you are visiting for public bathing during our peak times (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, school holidays and public holidays) we strongly recommend that you book online for public bathing. You can also book over the phone, which incurs a $5 service fee.
Consider visiting Tuesday to Thursday, particularly mornings before 11am, if you'd like a more serene experience. For those who enjoy quiet solitude, bathing in the Spa Dreaming Centre is recommended. You can also book a private outdoor mineral bath for guaranteed serenity.
General information
- We now have extended hours: 7.30am to 10pm, every day.
PLEASE NOTE: Peninsula Hot Springs is closed Christmas Day. - Our address is Springs Lane, Fingal (Rye), Mornington Peninsula,
Victoria, Australia. For directions please go to Melway Map Ref
169 A11, or view our Google Maps entry. - The hot springs is a place of quiet relaxation.
- The hot springs is a non-smoking environment.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the
public Bath House. - Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the upper gully pools after 10am.
- Please note that prams are not permitted in the Bath House.
- The Spa Dreaming Centre is reserved for clients 16 years and over.
- All massage, body treatments and private baths are reserved for guests 16 years.
- Peninsula Hot Springs is a Mobile Free Zone. Please switch off on arrival.
- Bookings are essential for all private spa treatments and private bathing.
- Refreshments, light food & alcohol can be served only in the café area.
- Avoid eating a heavy meal prior to bathing & spa treatments.
- Allow time after your treatment to relax in our cafe.
- Please leave jewellery and other items of value at home. Sulphur in the mineral water may tarnish them.
- Minerals in the water have been known to discolour bathers. Usually any discolouration comes out in the wash. If you are concerned we advise against wearing your best new bathers in the hot spring pools.
When to arrive
The time shown on your booking confirmation is the actual start time for your Peninsula Hot Springs experience.
We suggest you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the stated start time on your booking confirmation and, ideally, an hour prior to your treatment so that you can enjoy a relaxing bath prior for maximum relaxation benefit.
If you have booked a package, this will always include bathing. Your start time on the package is your bathing start time.
If you arrive late, the time you spend in the pools may have to be reduced accordingly to redeem your full treatment time.
If your booking is for a treatment, we recommend you also allow 30-45 minutes for a hot mineral springs bathe beforehand (public and / or private). Please allow time for your bathing, as this greatly enhances the treatment.
Your therapist
Please be aware that whilst the majority of our therapists are female, we do employ male therapists who may be allocated to your treatment. If you want a specific gender therapist please advise us at the time of booking.
What to wear if you have booked a treatment/package
While there is no dress code, we do recommend you wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes to the springs. Visitors enjoying spa treatments are provided with a robe and towel. During your treatment under garments are optional. Disposable briefs will be provided at your request. Maintaining your sense of dignity and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us. All of our therapists are trained to drape professionally to ensure your comfort and privacy at all times.
What to wear while bathing
For public bathing a swimsuit is required, and you should also bring a towel and a comfortable pair of thongs or slippers. Hire towels are available at $3 per towel. Hire robes are $5 per robe. You are also able to purchase a pair of slippers at $3.
For private bathing swimsuits are optional. Towels and robes are supplied. Lockers are provided free of charge.
Payments and conditions for bookings
- Bookings are essential for all private bathing and spa treatments.
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to your booking will be fully refunded.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to your booking will be charged 100% of the total payment.
- "No Show" appointments will be charged the full payment.
- Confirmation of an appointment is acknowledgement of this cancellation policy.
- For Groups cancellations policy see here
Dine & Bathe bookings - Friday & Saturday evenings
Dine & Bathe bookings are subject to the conditions above.
Arrival time for all guests is 6pm. The confirmation email specifies your dining time. Towels and robes are supplied, lockers are subject to availability.
Booking treatments together
Clients booking together are normally booked into a double treatment room. If you would prefer separate treatment rooms, please note this on your online booking, or while talking to our receptionist. We suggest booking well in advance to be sure of separate room availability.
Medical information
Those with any of the following medical conditions are not permitted to enter the pools or receive a treatment without first obtaining competent medical advice:
- Conditions involving high fever
- Extreme hypertension
- Malignant tumors and cancerous conditions (internal) - written medical approval required
- Liver, kidney or circulation disorders
- Conditions presenting the high risk of hemorrhaging
- Anemic conditions
- Congestive heart failure, recent stroke, or recent heart attack
- Pregnancy (see our website for more about pregnancy, bathing and treatments).
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